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Topic-The Ever-Living Tree

Common Core Standards-RI. 4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears. W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.

Suggested Student Objectives-Students will identify text and graphic features to preview text and aid in comprehension. Students will write a poem about a tree.

Suggested Additional Readings-Towering Trees (Journeys student edition page 600-602) [] []

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Activities- Students will view Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and discuss in groups the impact of the trees in the film.

Assessments-Stusent activites will be assessed using a 4 point ELA rubric

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